These are the 10 conclusions that the Miami Open 2026 leaves us

Andrés Tomás Rico | 30 Mar 2026 | 18.00

These are the 10 conclusions that the Miami Open 2026 leaves us. Photo: Getty Images

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Tennis bids farewell to the United States and hard courts for four months. The Miami Open 2026 marked the end of an American hard court tour where Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka stood out above the rest, both achieving their first Sunshine Double (winning Indian Wells and Miami Open in the same year).

Before forgetting this Miami Open 2026, which always generates more controversy than spectacle, let's analyze what happened during the ten days of the tournament. We'll not only discuss the successes of the Italian and the Belarusian but also look into the situations of Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek, as well as the hope of Rafa Jódar and Martín Landaluce, and the consistency of Victoria Mboko.

Miami Open 2026 leaves several certainties before the clay court tour

1. Sinner, Sunshine Double with an admirable serve

Jannik Sinner has taken a real step forward with his serve in less than a year. The Italian, whose main weakness was his first serve, leaves Miami with an average of 11.7 aces per match and an 86% first-serve points won. He has completely moved past the Australian setback and seems ready to aim for the number one spot again in Montecarlo during the upcoming clay court tour.

2. Sabalenka, absolute queen

Although she lost the final in Australia and didn't play in the Middle East swing, Aryna Sabalenka rediscovered her best form upon reaching the United States. The world number one also clinched her first Sunshine Double, consolidating her dominance in the WTA rankings. While Elena Rybakina may be the only one seemingly able to challenge her at present, Sabalenka appears a level above the rest.

3. Alcaraz and the need for a break

The world number one is feeling the effects of a remarkable start to the year. Despite claiming two titles (Australian Open and Doha) and stringing together 16 consecutive wins, he seemed lacking in spark since Indian Wells and mentally fatigued in Miami. The tight schedule, with the clay court tour looming, makes managing the Miami Open a challenge for the Spaniard.

4. Fils is back and ready to take the next step

Concerns and doubts surrounded Arthur Fils' return to the courts in February, but he dispelled them all. Showing signs of recovery by reaching the final in Doha, Fils confirmed his progress during the American hard court tour. A quarterfinalist in Indian Wells and a semifinalist in Miami after an over eight-month hiatus, though he still needs to excel in crucial matches. The focus now shifts from his back injury and recovery time to his potential Top 10 ascent and major title victory, excellent news for the Frenchman.

5. Landaluce and Jídar, the new Spanish hopes

Amid concerns about Spanish tennis beyond Carlos Alcaraz, two young talents from Madrid emerge as new hopes. Jódar has steadily broken into the top 100, now at world number 89. In contrast, Landaluce, who struggled in recent months, found his form in Miami, reaching the quarterfinals and defeating notable players like Luciano Darderi (19th in the ATP rankings), Karen Khachanov (15th), and Sebastian Korda (42nd). He attains his career-best ranking at 106th, fueling motivation for the upcoming clay court tour. These supporting figures requested for Alcaraz are sharpening their skills.

6. Lehecka and a promising week

Jiri Lehecka emerged as the major surprise of the Miami Open. Not only did he reach his first Masters 1000 final but did so without dropping serve until then. The Czech showcased his potential to compete with the best; now, consistency and injury-free stretches will be keys to breaking into the Top 10.

7. Mboko surpasses Andreeva, becoming the leader of her generation

Mirra Andreeva's rapid rise at 16 years old overshadowed other promising players of her generation with significant potential. Victoria Mboko, however, is now outshining her counterpart, not only leading their head-to-head matchups (2-1) but also holding a higher ranking (9th compared to the Russian's 10th). Mboko's consistent performance and calm demeanor contrast with Andreeva's current struggles, indicating a shift in leadership within their generation.

8. Swiatek needs a change of direction

The Miami Open highlighted Iga Swiatek's ongoing crisis in gameplay and identity. She even ended a historic streak of 73 consecutive wins in her first match at tournaments. The concern lies not in this fact but in the absence of alternatives in her gameplay, echoing an inferiority not only to Aryna Sabalenka but also to several other players. As a first step, Swiatek terminated her professional collaboration with Wim Fissette.

9. Fonseca knows what awaits him

The American hard court tour provided a perfect gauge for assessing the Brazilian's tennis form. Competing closely with Jannik Sinner in Indian Wells and challenging Carlos Alcaraz in Miami, Fonseca is meeting expectations, yet it's evident that he still trails behind the Spanish and Italian players by a step or more. Nonetheless, he now understands what it takes to overcome them.

10. Gauff returns just in time

The Miami Open runner-up nearly skipped her home tournament due to uncertainties following her Indian Wells performance and an injury. Playing in a nearly local event allowed her to test herself, a decision that paid off as she faced Sabalenka in the final. Despite being far from her peak form, this experience serves as valuable preparation for the upcoming clay court tour, where she will defend her Roland Garros champion title.

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